Adults and children older than age 12: 240 mg (docusate calcium) or 50 to 200 mg (docusate sodium) P.O. daily until bowel movements are normal. Children ages 6 to 12: 40 to 120 mg (docusate sodium) P.O. daily. Children ages 3 to 6: 20 to 60 mg (docusate sodium) P.O. daily
Vitamins are substances that are found in many of the foods we eat. Your body needs vitamins to work properly, which makes them some really important substances! Your body uses vitamins to do many things, like help you grow and develop. It needs vitamins to help your blood clot when you get a cut. Some vitamins help us make energy.
A: Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body. Vitamin D also plays a role in the function of nerves, muscles, and the immune system. The skin can produce vitamin D with just 5-30 minutes of sun exposure (without sunscreen) a few times a week.: Vitamin D is used to help with the absorption of calcium, to promote healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis. The upper end dose should not exceed 2,000 units per day, as it is not water-soluble and can build up toxic levels in the fat.